Herophilos

Physician

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Herophilos is a physician.

Quick Facts About Herophilos

Profession: Physician

About Herophilos

Herophilos, sometimes Latinised Herophilus, was a Greek physician regarded as one of the earliest anatomists. Born in Chalcedon, he spent the majority of his life in Alexandria.

Quotes by Herophilos

The best physician is he who can distinguish the possible from the impossible.

Herophilos

Impossible

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To lose one's health renders science null, are inglorious, strength unavailing, wealth useless, and eloquence powerless.

Herophilos

Eloquence

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